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Easter Celebrations

Visit Beamish this Easter where there’ll be something to see and do every day at the museum.

  • Friday, 3rd – Sunday, 19th April 2026
Figures after rapper dancing.

Beamish Colliery Rapper Team

A talented group of rapper sword dancers will be performing between 10am and 3pm at our 1900s Pit Village band hall.

  • Saturday, 18th April 2026
Jeanie and the Jolly Boys band performing on stage

Jeanie and the Jollyboys

Enjoy the sound of Jeanie and the Jollyboys

  • Sunday, 19th April 2026

Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society Car Show

Start your engines and get to Beamish to see Sunderland & District Classic Vehicle Society’s fantastic display of cars on the museum’s Events Field.

  • Sunday, 19th April 2026
Folk band Kiddars Luck playing instruments

Kiddars Luck

Head to The 1900s Pit Village band hall where music group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm, a musical celebration of the North East, including clog dancing and a surprise guest or two!

  • Sunday, 19th April 2026

Horses in Harness 2026

Hold your horses, there’s neigh chance you’ll want to miss this exciting equine event!

  • Saturday, 25th – Sunday, 26th April 2026
May Half-Term

Festival of Transport

Saturday, 23rd to Sunday, 31st May 2026

Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!

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Vintage fire engine.